Amazon.com review summary for Canon HV10

alaTest has collected and analyzed 14 user reviews of Canon HV10 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Camcorders on Amazon.com.

100% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

HV10

The powerful Canon HV10 ($1099 as of May 11, 2007) captures impressive high-definition video and shoots high-quality still images. The camcorder is compact and lightweight, and comes loaded with customization options that give you full control over its...

Impressive video and photo quality Flexible controls

Poor microphone placement Low battery life

The HV10 can shoot superb video and still images, but the positioning of its microphone and the lack of a microphone jack--among other flaws--are difficult to accept. The HV10 would be a top consumer camcorder if not for these imperfections in design...

Expert Review

Quick Camcorder Reviews: Canon HV10 Camcorder

The first 1080i camcorder that fits in your pocket, -Great video resolution and performance in normal light, -Good array of features and manual controls in a small package, -Image stabilization compensates for handling issues, -Good value, -HDV offers...

Handling is awkward and controls are undersized, -Low light performance leaves something to be desired, -No microphone or headphone jacks on a $1300 camcorder

With the price of the HV10 down, is now the time to jump in?

I love technological advances as much as the next guy, but 1080i HD in the palm of my hand? This I had to check out for myself. I had been using my trusty old Sony Handycam for years now for on the spot shooting. It has always done well for me but...

Canon HV10

The Canon HV10 comes equipped with a very large 1/2.7" CMOS chip, with approximately 2,960,000 pixels (this translates to 2,070,000 effective pixels in HDV and 16:9 DV modes, and 1,550,000 effective pixels in 4:3 DV. CMOS chips have become increasingly...